Videos

Fractal Audio Systems Axe-Fx III Review

Vast libraries of IRs and amp and effect models, as well as improvements in interface, memory, and connectivity, make the III tough to beat.

Riff Rundown: A Perfect Circle's "So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish"

The APC guitarist builds the 6-string parts that form the feedback-rich single from 2018's Eat the Elephant.

Acoustic B100C Review

Best known in the ’70s for their big bass stacks on big stages, Acoustic shows they can play small ball, too.

Rig Rundown: Monster Magnet

The "space lords" take time for a pit stop with us to cover the everyman Gibsons, scorching Marshalls, and nasty fuzzes that ignite their psychedelic orbit.

What Bohlinger Plays: Open-String Triplet in G

Here’s how to play an impressive triplet-based run that combines ringing open strings with hybrid picking.

Fractal Audio Systems Axe-Fx III Review

November 20, 2018

Joe Gore

Vast libraries of IRs and amp and effect models, as well as improvements in interface, memory, and connectivity, make the III tough to beat.

Riff Rundown: A Perfect Circle's "So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish"

November 18, 2018

Premier Guitar

The APC guitarist builds the 6-string parts that form the feedback-rich single from 2018's Eat the Elephant.

Acoustic B100C Review

November 16, 2018

Victor Brodén

Best known in the ’70s for their big bass stacks on big stages, Acoustic shows they can play small ball, too.

Rig Rundown: Monster Magnet

November 14, 2018

Chris Kies

The "space lords" take time for a pit stop with us to cover the everyman Gibsons, scorching Marshalls, and nasty fuzzes that ignite their psychedelic orbit.

What Bohlinger Plays: Open-String Triplet in G

November 13, 2018

John Bohlinger

Here’s how to play an impressive triplet-based run that combines ringing open strings with hybrid picking.

Fano JM4 Standard Review

November 12, 2018

David Abdo

Though it’s been kissed by a Thunderbird, this surprisingly versatile handbuilt 4-string has a vibe all its own.

Fishman Matrix Infinity Mic Blend Review

November 9, 2018

Adam Perlmutter

A dual-source setup is extra terrific on one of Fishman’s finest amplification pickup/preamp systems yet.

Rig Rundown: Nine Inch Nails

November 7, 2018

Tessa Jeffers

Robin Finck and Alessandro Cortini create the perfect drug for NIN fans with a bevy of heavy-hitting custom guitars and basses and a high-tech hybrid setup that marries digital with analog.

Vox Mini Superbeetle Review

November 5, 2018

Charles Saufley

Cute, compact, and dressed to kill, with a wealth of old-school Vox tones.

Rig Rundown: Lynyrd Skynyrd [2018]

October 31, 2018

John Bohlinger

The Southern rock guitar army of cofounder Gary Rossington and longtimers Rickey Medlocke and Mark Matejka tells the stories behind their vintage guitars, high-powered amps, and classic approach to tone.

Sonny Landreth Demos the Komet Amplification K.O.D.A.

October 30, 2018

First Look: Carr Telstar

October 29, 2018

John Bohlinger

John Bohlinger uses a trio of guitars (a Gretsch Black Falcon, a '60s Tele, and a humbucker-loaded Kiesel) to test this interesting combo that pairs 6L6 and EL84 output tubes.

Riff Rundown: Tremonti's "Unable to See"

October 28, 2018

Premier Guitar

The Alter Bridge guitar star breaks down the fingerpicking pattern used on his solo single from Dust.

Gibson Les Paul Standard Review

October 26, 2018

Ted Drozdowski

A not-so-standard Standard offers a multitude of sonic options.

Rig Rundown: Minus the Bear [2018]

October 24, 2018

Perry Bean

Before the storied math-rock outfit rides off into the sunset, Jake Snider, bassist Cory Murchy, and looper-extraordinaire Dave Knudson give us one last glimpse at how they build their fascinating, IDM-inspired textures.